How to Put a Sinker on Your Fishing Line
Sinkers are lead or brass weights used to get bait to the bottom of a body of water. Sinkers come in a variety of sizes and styles. Some sinkers are tied securely to the line, others are threaded on so they can slide freely. Each type of sinker has a specific application. Some sinker types include egg, bullet, bell and split shot. Sinkers are used in both freshwater and saltwater fishing.
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Instructions
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Carolina Rig
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Thread the line through an egg sinker. Use the lightest weight sinker possible. Heavy sinkers will prevent you from feeling a fish bite.
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Thread on three to four plastic beads. The beads protect the knot and make noise while fishing the rig.
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Tie on a swivel using a strong knot. Attach the hook to the swivel with a 2 to 3 foot length of line. Plastic worms are the preferred bait for a Carolina rig.
Slip Sinker Rig
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Thread a bell type sinker onto the fishing line, then a plastic bead or two. Like the Carolina rig the beads will protect the knot from the sinker.
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Create a leader by tying a hook to 12 to 18 inches of fishing line.
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Tie the hook line to one loop of the swivel. Tie the main line to the other end of the swivel.
Drop Shot Rig
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Tie a hook about 18 inches from the end of the line. The tag end will be used with a sinker.
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Crimp split shot on to the tag line. The position of the sinker will determine how high the bait will run in relationship to the bottom.
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Start with the least amount of weight and add split shot as needed. Trim any extra line from the tag end.
Texas Rig
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Thread a bullet sinker onto the main line. Be sure to thread the line through the small end of the sinker.
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Tie a worm hook to the line. Always use a sharp hook to help with hook set.
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Trim any excess line. Use a 6-inch or longer plastic worm as bait.
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